Specification Manager (Construction)

Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Specification Manager to shape standards in the Building Envelope sector. The role involves delivering CPDs, writing specifications, and maintaining high-level relationships with Architects and Engineers. This position offers autonomy, a competitive salary up to £55,000, a bonus, and additional benefits including 33 days' holiday and health cash plan.

Benefits

Bonus (15% of salary, paid quarterly)

Car or allowance

33 days' holiday

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Systems, Facade, Masonry Support or Brickwork.
• Comfortable covering Birmingham upwards.
• Existing industry contacts are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CPDs and technical presentations to Architects and Engineers.
• Write specifications and support compliant designs.
• Build and maintain relationships at design stage.
• Collaborate with sales team post-specification.

Skills

Proven track record influencing specifications

CPD delivery skills

Relationship building

Confident presenter

Job description

Overview

Specification Manager (Facades / Building Envelope)

£50,000-£55,000 basic + bonus (15% of salary, paid quarterly) + car/allowance + 33 days' holiday + health cash plan

Own specification strategy, deliver CPDs, and influence compliant designs at concept stage. This Specification Manager role offers autonomy, status, and the chance to shape high-profile projects without sales chasing.

The Benefits

• £50,000-£55,000 base + bonus worth c.£8,000 (15% annual salary, paid quarterly)
• Car or allowance, full expenses covered
• 33 days' holiday, health cash plan, life assurance
• High-autonomy Specification Manager position with direct impact

The Company

• Market-leading specialist in the Building Envelope (masonry support, cavity trays, lintels, facade systems)
• Backed by a fast-growing international group
• Specification function runs independently from sales - your focus is purely technical influence and relationship building

The Role

• Deliver CPDs and technical presentations to Architects, Engineers and Consultants
• Write specifications and support compliant designs across masonry support, cavity trays, lintels and facade systems
• Build and maintain high-level relationships at design stage
• Handover secured specifications to the sales team for delivery
• Collaborate with the National Specification Manager and Area Sales Managers, feeding into campaigns and keeping CRM project records up to date
• Attend key industry exhibitions and occasional evening/weekend CPD events (with overnight stays where required)

The Person

• Proven track record influencing specifications in Building Systems, Facade, Masonry Support or Brickwork
• Confident presenter with strong CPD delivery skills
• Midlands/North base, comfortable covering Birmingham upwards
• Existing industry contacts an advantage; credible, relationship-led, commercially aware

This is a role built for people who enjoy shaping standards and influencing technical decisions. You'll gain autonomy, credibility and the chance to lead conversations with Architects and Engineers at the highest level - without the pressure of chasing sales. With a company expanding rapidly on a global scale, it's a genuine platform for career growth and status.

Keywords

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